Entire home

Canal Front Bungalow with Screened Patio & Kayaks

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Canal Front Bungalow with Screened Patio & Kayaks

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV, books
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 1072 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Galveston, TX
  • Sea Isle Beach
    12 min walk
  • Terramar Beach
    3 min drive
  • Half Moon Beach
    4 min drive
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    27 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

About the area

Galveston

With a stay at this vacation home in Galveston (West End), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Galveston Island Beaches and Sea Isle Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Terramar Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Half Moon Beach.

What's nearby

  • Sea Isle Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Terramar Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Luis Beach - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Moody Gardens - 26 min drive - 26.7 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nate's Westend Seafood & Steaks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buck's West - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Canal Front Bungalow with Screened Patio & Kayaks

Overlooking a peaceful, deep water canal, this bright bungalow is the place where unforgettable Texas coast memories are made. With plenty of sleeping arrangements, a spacious, screened-in, indoor/outdoor living space, and a charcoal grill, Bluewater Bungalow will quickly become your family’s favorite place to vacay. This home has everything your crew needs to relax, recharge, and reconnect on the Texas coastline.

Location: Sea Isle beach community of Galveston, Texas

Beach Access: The Sea Isle Beach access point is a 2-3 minute drive away.

Community Amenities: Guests have access to the Sea Isle community pool for a fee— open Memorial Day thru Labor Day— and the community boat launch and fishing pier with the provided keys.

Rent BeachBox: Looking for beach gear for your Galveston getaway? We have you covered! Beach chairs and tents can be ready at the house upon your arrival. Message us for details and rates.

WIFI: Free high-speed WIFI is available throughout the home.

Cable: We provide Roku with access to Sling TV for live television channels. Guests are welcome to log into their own Amazon Prime, Netflix, or other streaming service apps as well.

Pet Policy: Up to 2 pets are welcome in our home with a $25 fee per pet. We ask that pets stay off all furniture, are cleaned up after in the yard, and aren't left alone inside the home unless in a crate or kennel. Please message us if you’re planning on bringing your furry friend!

Parking: There is room for up to 4 vehicles in the driveway.

Party Policy: No parties are allowed at our home. Please look elsewhere if that is the intent of your trip.

Age Requirement: Guests must be 24+ to book.

When you arrive at Bluewater Bungalow, the cheerful, exterior and swaying palm trees will instantly transport you into vacation mode. The main level great room is bright and beachy, with a soaring cathedral ceiling with painted shiplap detail. The kitchen has a peninsula bar with seating while a flexible passthrough space opens to allow access to the back porch living area. Through the sliding glass doors, a spacious, screened-in living space will be a popular spot for your whole crew. Overlooking the sparkling canal below, your family will love to spend time out here— dining, snacking, playing games, or watching tv.

Three bedrooms provide plenty of sleeping space for your family. The first bedroom has a queen-size bed with a custom built-in twin-size bunk bed, creating super-cozy sleeping spots for the kids. A second bedroom has two queen-size beds and the third bedroom has a sumptuous king-size bed. A full bathroom is accessed from the hallway and has a tub/shower combo.

Outside, the sun-drenched wrap-around deck space is the perfect spot to soak up the Texas sunshine. The canal is also great for fishing— and there’s a charcoal grill to cook up your fresh catch of the day. Sip a glass of wine while you sway gently on the porch swing and gaze out at the sparkling canal.

When your family is ready to go exploring— the Galveston Strand and Pleasure Pier are quick drives away. And the Sea Isle beach access point, community pool, and parks are right around the corner, too. Bluewater Bungalow will quickly become your family’s new home-away-from-home base on the Texas coast.

GVR # 06240

We are unable to price match any rates found on other booking platforms.

House Rules:
- Guests must be 24+ to book the property.
- One-night stays must be approved.
- Groups larger than XX need to be approved. We do not allow parties.
- Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am.
- Any damages to the house or property during your stay will result in a deduction or additional charge for the resulting repair/replacement cost.
- All pets must be approved by our team, stay off of all furniture, be cleaned up after in the yard, and not left alone inside the home unless in a kennel.
- No parking allowed on lawns, yards, empty grass lots or other neighbors’ driveways, even if their home appears unoccupied.
- Oversized vehicles/trailers are not permitted unless explicit approval has been received from our team.
- Do not turn the AC below 70 degrees. If you do, you will risk the AC unit freezing up, requiring it to thaw out which will result in the home getting extremely warm.
- No jumping or diving into the water. Children must be supervised at all times.
- Should an eviction occur due to breaking house rules (noise ordinance violations, excessive guests and/or vehicles beyond the agreed amount), there will be an $850 fine.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

BeachBox Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Kayaking on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 775.0 sq ft (72 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GVR06240

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
206235

Canal Front Bungalow with Screened Patio & Kayaks Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 60 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin I.

Liked: Cleanliness
1 night stay
Clean, nice property, good host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Veronica A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good but needs some TLC
Check-in and communication with host was very straightforward and easy. The location is convenient for beach access and the neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. The house was clean and had the amenities we expected, but it is in need of some repairs. The stairs, deck/balcony, and porch screening in particular need replacement for safety. One of the exterior doors had a non-operational lock which left it unlocked at all times. I notified the host and it was not a concern for our short stay, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable with that for a longer time or with young kids who are mobile. There were no kayaks on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

cc c.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The dirtiest and most rundown house—don’t book this place
The house is extremely dirty; the table and floor are filthy, and the most disgusting part is that the toilet bowl is surrounded by feces. The air conditioner is a small window unit, making it impossible to sleep due to the loud noise. I contacted the host to have them come back and clean, but they completely ignored my messages. I absolutely do not recommend this place—do not book it. This is the dirtiest house I've ever seen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carley L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lori D.

Fun trip!
Perfect location! The house was a little dirty and I had to do some cleaning. There is no washer and dryer which made things a little difficult.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheena C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach box experience
Host communication is phenomenal! This was my first booking through Vrbo which I was pretty nervous about. The beach box team made everything seamless and non stressful as if it was our very own home instead of theirs. They truly care about their tenants and communicate very fast and efficiently. While this home does need normal on the coast maintenance, my family and I were very pleased with our stay and will definitely be booking again in the future! The set up of the place is absolutely perfect!! Tons of wildlife all around from furry baby bunnies to huge scaled alligator gar and bull sharks right at the waters edge under the home. Neighbors near by were very pleasant so that was a huge plus as well! I’d also like to state there weren’t any ridiculous rules with this host on cleaning the place as if you were the house maid between bookings which I have witnessed a lot of other hosts doing. It’s outrageous for people to pay top dollar for a stay somewhere, pay cleaning fees, and then be responsible for cleaning the entire place before they leave in order to avoid an extra charge. We highly appreciated this of the beach box hosts, they asked for the simple things only like taking your trash out and washing your dishes. Other than that they’ll take care of the sweeping, mopping, bed cleaning etc, which really added extra relief for our mini vacation! Eager to please and deliver great a time! They also allow pets for those of us who bring our fur babies on vacation with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Misty F., Branson, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet area
The neifhbor was beautiful and quiet. It was a bit farther from downtown and attrations than i had thought it would be (30-45 min drive). The house was older but clean. I was told there was a washer and dryer but there is not. There was a screen missing from the screened porch, i was worried my 5 year old would get curious and fall out to the water. One of the rocking chairs had a broken leg and almost fell over with my 70 year old mother in law. I told them this and they just told me to put it aside. The shiwer nozzle were not accurate...you had to spin them until you could find an approximate comfortable temp. It did have lots of plates, cups, and good cooking ware. The porch swing by the water was a fun place to wind down for the night. We had a good time and enjoyed our time there. Just needs some repairs and upkeep
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family had a wonderful time
Everything from the initial host contact to the final checkout process was great. The family loved fishing/crabbing in the canal. It's a 2 min drive to the beach. It felt like home. Overall, it was a great place to stay... and we look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend stay
Great location and nice neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful place
We enjoyed the space and wish we had booked an extra day on the front end. The accommodations were as listed so we comfortably slept a group of ten adults. The place was peaceful, clean, and just right for a getaway or (like for us) a night before our cruise departure. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Rachel J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty ( Feces on bedsheets) & poorly maintained causing safety issues and management who don’t care!
DIRTY, DIRTY, DIRTY! We stayed at this property for our wedding anniversary. On arriving my kids ( 7 & 9 ) remarked on how beat up the place was paint peeling, stair and deck boards rotten, door to screened porch was missing and the flooring had holes in. Despite all this we were determined to have a great time so tried look past all this as we were just there for 2 nights. After sweeping and wiping all the surfaces we had dinner and put our kids to bed. Just as my husband and I were going to bed we pulled back to cover to find lumps and smears of “HUMAN FECES”all over the sheet. Not exactly the wedding anniversary gift we were expecting. Thankfully there was another bedroom so we slept in that one. Things got worse the following morning when my daughter, age 7 was looking out through a section of the screen porch on the 2nd floor that was broken. Not only is screen almost none existent so posing risk of a possible fall but as we called her away she caught her nightgown on the exposed1inch screws remaining. Luckily she did not hurt herself, just damaged her nightgown. We immediately reported this and the feces we’d found to the management company and the response from Russell was less than satisfactory, asking me to send photos and they’d look in to it. Eventually after hearing nothing we contacted VRBO directly who said they’d get home to contact me. Eventually a cleaning team arrived after 18hours, Russell’s response was why hadn’t we reported it early!!! DO NOT STAY HERE!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Alison M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Falling into the Canal
We typically stay in Sea Isle when visiting and know the area well for 40 years. This was my first time using VRBO and I am not sure I would do it again honestly. This home appears to have been unfortunately hit by hurricane Harvey in 2017 and we believe it was never fully recovered. The pics are DEFINITELY pre Harvey 8 years ago. When I called (“Beach Box Rentals”) I was told no options (so essentially $ down the drain.) The home is structurally unsound and is literally falling into the bay canal. We were afraid to stay there. The concrete under the house is broken and dangerous. Kayaks have holes in them and sink. The pillars in the canal holding up the home were 1/2 gone. When we gained access, the floors were soft and mushy, floorboards are shifted like inches not mms, and the wall paneling was all peeling badly. The kayaks have holes in them, so yes you will sink. We left after 1 night and ate the $. RUN away - do not walk. We love Sea Isle - this house just needs to be torn down and rebuilt!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brittney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a getaway
Great location, lots of sleeping space, open kitchen, walking distance to marina for dinner or the park for kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice place, close to beach, had everything we needed and my grandchildren loved the place. The only reason I gave a 4 on cleanliness is the counter tops were gritty filling. Maybe something they cleaned with. Overall a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Great little place with spacious rooms! Husband and son loved fishing out back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and view!
Great location on the water and love the view from the patio.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the best
We arrived late evening and only stayed one night. Location was convenient to our cruise departure location, but the place left much to be desired. Cleanliness was less than stellar, but the linens appeared to be okay other than the bed that had random wood pieces in it. Random confetti in various places, food on the couch, hair in the sink, etc. Took photos and sent to the host and got a, "Thank you for letting us know," along with somewhat of an apology, I guess. Responsive, but not very attentive in addressing concerns. Wouldn't recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Becca B., CERESCO, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a quick trip
We just needed a place for 1 night to lay our head and regroup before we got on a cruise. We arrived late night, there were zero lights on. My teen daughter tripped going up the stairs carrying her luggage. There lights in the home were difficult to find. We were exhausted from driving 24 hours and just wanted to go to bed... the bathroom had no fans for the shower and there was literally 1 bathroom for a house that sleeps 10. 😳 veru difficult to navigate! Beds were ok, not great. I wouldn't recommend for more than a few nights due to comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable home
House fit our needs, was comfortable, clean, and functional. Everyone liked the beds too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worked nicely
Worked nicely for 3 of us in Sea Isle for a family event. Could certainly accommodate more, we did not even use one of the bedrooms. Had everything we needed for the weekend. Great communication and easy check in and out. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

kira h.

Liked: Cleanliness
The calm
This place was amazing. The best part is the swing by the lake. It was so calm and peaceful we stayed there almost allll night lol it was very quiet and peaceful. House was just as the pictures described and the host was great with communication. Couldn’t ask for a more pleasant stay. Only issue was there was ants but a few ants never hurt me lol I really enjoyed the stay, wish I was able to book a longer stay but it was worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramona D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stress-Free Getaway
Our visit was wonderful. The house was clean and everything was in great shape. Check-in was extremely simple. Our host was great about communicating with us. I would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
Beautiful property and great neighborhood. It was exactly what our family needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A., LaMarque, United States of America

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach House
We really enjoyed our stay. The only downfalls I think need to be addressed is the canal ladder and board loose, almost falling off. Also, one of the kayaks had holes in it and we were unable to use it. Other than that I would highly recommend staying here and we definitely will remember this home for next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023